Arcadia Vale vs Carey Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Arcadia Vale | Carey Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 29.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.2 / 1k | 83.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 15 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 7 |
| Population | 1,431 | 865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesCarey Bay
- Best for investmentCarey Bay
- Best for best schoolsArcadia Vale
Comparison summary
Arcadia Vale and Carey Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Arcadia Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Arcadia Vale; Housing (desirability) favours Carey Bay; Public transport stops favours Arcadia Vale. Quick verdicts: Families → Carey Bay, Investment → Carey Bay, Best schools → Arcadia Vale.